Adult Clinician

Hope SolutionsPleasant Hill, CA, US

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Job Description

Salary : $81k to $100k Annual Salary, Exempt

Adult Clinician

ABOUT US

Founded in 1991, Hope Solutions, formerly Contra Costa Interfaith Housing, is avibrantandsocially responsive non-profit agency that provides permanent housing and vital support services to over 2,000 homeless or at-risk families and individuals in Contra Costa County. Over 40 faith-based communities support our work, although there are no religious requirements or affiliations to receive services.

Are you seeking a new role that fully utilizes your talents and potentialwhile helping to make the world a better place? If so, please read on!

What are you passionate about?

At Hope Solutionswe envision a world in which everyone has a place to call home and the support of a strong community so that they can live with dignity and reach their full potential. We strive to be inclusive and responsive to community needs. We are committed to excellence and accomplish our work with integrity, respect, compassion, and humility.

Hope Solution's mission is to heal the effects of povertyandhomelessness by providing permanent housing and vital support services to highly vulnerable families and individuals.

Could our mission be your mission?

Learn more about us @ hopesolutions.org

TEAM SNAPSHOT

We're adding to our team of passionate folkswho are on a mission to help make the lives of others betterthrough services and support that lead to a higher quality of life for our clients.

We'd like to learn more about youapply for the role! What's our team like?

Here's a snapshot of some of the folks at Hope Solutions who help advance our vision to achievesecure housing and the dignity of self-sufficiency for the homeless and at-risk families and individuals in Contra Costa County.

A FEW OF US...

DeanneChief Executive OfficerResides with her husband and three children. Enjoys hiking, camping, reading, cooking, and cheering at her kids' games.

AlexChief Operating OfficerLives with his wife, son, and dog (and loves when the grandkids visit!). MSW and macro social worker who enjoys reading, baseball (Go Giants!), cooking, hiking, jazz, and family time.

ChristinaChief Financial OfficerResides with her husband, son, two daughters, and their dog. MPA, Non-Profit Graduate Certificate, and 20+ years in finance; enjoys traveling and family time.

BethDirector of Clinical & Support ServicesResides with her sister and son. Licensed psychologist with 30+ years working with children and families; enjoys singing, cooking, gardening, and traveling.

BillVice President of ProgramsResides with his partner. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 25+ years experience working with underserved populations, specialized training in somatic psychotherapy and end-of-life care; enjoys reading, gardening, and meditation.

CaylaDirector of Evaluation & Learning Resides with her husband and children. MBA in Business Analytics that thrives on spreadsheet analysis, dashboard creation, and reading.

DebbieDirector of Development & External RelationsResides with her husband, two teenagers, and a rescue mutt. Leads external relations and development with 20+ years in marketing and communications.

DominickDirector of Re-Entry Housing & ServicesA fourth-generation San Francisco native and father of four, holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice and an M.A. in Leadership. In his free time, he enjoys music, travel, nature, cooking, and quarterly wine trips.

GessikaDirector of Properties & Support ServicesA Bay Area native and former frontline social worker, Gessika leads housing and support programs that promote long-term stability by addressing mental health, housing access, and systemic injustice. She brings over 15 years of nonprofit leadership and clinical social work experience, with expertise in trauma-informed care, program development, and advocating for frontline staff.

KristinaDirector of Human ResourcesWith over 20 years of experience in HR, leadership, people management, and operations, she holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and is a SHRM-SCP certified professional. A Bay Area native and proud foodie, she lives with her child and enjoys spending time with her family, cycling, hiking, and keeping life light with laughter and fun.

MashalDirector of Housing & Support ServicesResides in the Bay Area. Daughter of Afghan refugees; enjoys weekends with her son, concerts, reading, and Sonoma Coast drives; former Program Manager for housing and care for chronically homeless adults with AIDS / HIV; co-chair for Hope Solutions' CARE Committee and board member.

TanyaDirector of Rapid Re-Housing & NavigationResides with her husband, daughter, and two sons. Master's in Counseling Psychology with 15+ years serving underserved populations; enjoys music, comedy, movies, exercising, and basketball.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR :

As an Adult Clinician, your adaptability and responsiveness is pivotal in supporting our clients' diverse needs. This role strongly emphasizes effective collaboration with a team of interdisciplinary professionals and community partners, underscoring the importance of cooperative efforts. Embodying compassion and an unwavering commitment to nurturing innate potential, you will be entrusted with delivering essential mental health support to formerly homeless adults residing in permanent supportive housing across various locations throughout Contra Costa County.

This position holds the power to bring about transformative change. Your capacity to understand individual needs with nuance, coupled with your ability to readily adapt, is critical. Through seamless collaboration with other support service staff, as well as others across various teams, and the establishment of robust connections within the broader community network, you will play an indispensable role in crafting comprehensive support systems. Your compassionate outlook will serve as the bedrock of your service, guiding formerly homeless adults toward a path of enhanced well-being.

Supervisory Responsibility : None

WHAT WILL YOU DO :

Mental Health Support Services

Provide on-site, in-home, or community-based therapeutic services to adults in Hope Solutions permanent supportive housing programs who are experiencing mental health challenges.
As directed, coordinate / provide group, family and / or couples therapy. When appropriate, coordinate care with a youth clinician working with children in the home.
Provide crisis intervention to manage mental health crises, ensuring that individuals and families remain safe and supporting their ability to keep their families united and living independently, if possible.
Collaborate with case managers and other team members to provide support for individuals and families using a team approach.
Provide conflict mediation to residents at odds with roommates, family members or neighbors.
Complete accurate and timely chart notes for all services provided to adults served under this contract.
Meet individual program goals for hourly billing, including averaging 25-30 hours per week of direct service to clients.
Participate in weekly group and individual supervision, using that time to develop therapeutic skills and clinical knowledge and explore growth opportunities as a mental health provider. Participate in clinical training as possible / needed.

Reports and Data Collection :

Assist the services team with the following data entry, reports, and forms :

Reports that document service delivery and progress towards goals for Hope Solutions programs.

Daily clinical case notes for individual, family / couples, and group work, including therapy, collateral, crisis intervention, and other mental health services.

Assist with administrative and tracking tasks related to the program contracts.

Program Enrichment Activities :

Work with other staff members to provide community resources for individuals, such as social and health-related activities, mental health, life skills, wellness practices, stress management techniques, and sobriety support.

Assist with program events and activities delivered to individuals served by Hope Solutions when clinically relevant to adult mental health needs. These may include weekend and evening commitments.

Other tasks as assigned by the Director of Properties and Support Services.

Cultural Responsiveness :

Awareness of and aptitude to understand, respect, and adapt to cultural and identity-based differences within group environments appropriately and effectively.

Experience fostering and reinforcing an environment that values unique experiences, cultures, personal humility, authenticity, backgrounds, and goals.

Participate in and complete our new employee onboarding process, which includes reading and discussing a short chapter in the book, The Color of Law.

Organizational / Administrative Responsibilities :

Professionally represent Hope Solutions in all circumstances.

Comply with all legal / ethical professional guidelines for maintaining consumer confidentiality, adhering to HIPAA guidelines, protecting consumer rights, advocating on consumers behalf, and assuring consumer safety.

Establish and maintain professional boundaries in working with clients.

Comply with all local, state, and federal regulations, policies, procedures, standards of practice, and outcome requirements of the Supportive Housing Programs and Hope Solutions.

Collaborate with mental health clinicians, associates, and interns to ensure access to appropriate mental health support as needed.

Attend all required meetings, including but not limited to : Hope Solutions staff meetings, program staff meetings, consumer case conferences, and linkage meetings with other agencies.

Complete required personnel-related paperwork and complete expenditure reports for service expenses and / or mileage in a timely and accurate manner.

On-call, after-hours, and backup work may be required.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Position Qualifications :

Passion for and demonstrated experience successfully supporting vulnerable populations, especially homeless individuals, and families with mental health conditions.

Masters degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or similar mental health field degree.

Registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) or an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC). Preference for those registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).

Bi-lingual in English / Spanish is a plus.

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Computer proficiency in the use of Microsoft and database applications.

Must have an operational vehicle, auto insurance, valid California drivers license, and be willing to drive for work.

Must pass LiveScan screening and TB test.

Salary contingent upon skill and experience.

Physical Qualifications :

The person in this position may make home visits to consumers who live on second or third-floor apartments (without elevators) and will need to be able to climb stairs.

May accompany consumers on walks to local resources (grocery store, childcare, parks) up to mile in distance.

Must be able to work in a desk setting for up to 3 hours at a time to make calls to consumers, research resources on the internet, and collaborate with community providers with calls / emails.

Office setting activities are required, such as typing on a laptop / computer to respond to emails, entering case notes into a database, and copying / faxing forms and documents on a copy machine related to maintaining or obtaining housing.

Occasionally must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds, including furnishings for new residents, files, holiday gifts, and food donations.

Ability to drive an automobile and transport oneself and consumers to appointments or meet at consumer homes, including driving at night.

Compensation & Benefits :

Flexible, dynamic work environment.

100% premium paid for employee Kaiser health and dental care.

Matched 403b retirement savings.

11 paid holidays, plus 3 floating holidays.

Ability to accrue 2-4 weeks' vacation depending on tenure.

Life insurance and Employee Assistance Program.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. If you're a good fit, we want to meet you!

Please be advised that we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position. The nature of the work at Hope Solutions does not qualify us to support sponsorship. Only candidates authorized to work in the USA without the need for sponsorship will be considered.

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